SIFMA today announced it will recognize National Investing Day, observed annually on May 1, as an industry-wide opportunity to highlight the importance of investing and the critical role the effective and resilient capital markets play in supporting long‑term financial security and economic growth.
National Investing Day was established in 2025 to promote awareness of the benefits of investing and broaden participation in the capital markets. The Day serves as an opportunity to elevate the role investing plays in helping individuals build wealth over time, plan for retirement, and participate in broader economic growth. National Investing Day underscores the importance of financial literacy, market access, and retirement savings.
“Investing is fundamental to helping people achieve their financial goals and supporting a strong U.S. economy,” said Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO of SIFMA. “National Investing Day is an important opportunity to demonstrate how investing supports long‑term financial security while supporting the growth of our capital markets. We encourage the industry to join us in recognizing this Day.”
To support National Investing Day, SIFMA has developed a customizable toolkit designed to help firms engage clients, employees, and communities. The toolkit includes open-source graphics, sample social media content, leadership messaging, and client-facing materials that can be adapted to firm-specific branding and outreach strategies.
SIFMA’s participation reflects its broader work to advance financial literacy, strengthen investor protection, and support retirement savings. Through its advocacy and educational initiatives, SIFMA promotes policies and programs that expand access to the capital markets, foster informed decision-making, and help individuals build long-term financial resilience.
To celebrate National Investing Day on May 1, students participating in the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game™ will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
For more information about National Investing Day and SIFMA’s efforts to support investors and advocate for resilient and effective capital markets, please visit www.sifma.org.
